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Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Endospheres was born in Italy from a simple idea: innovation must have a clear purpose.
Sustainable oral care brand ENML has released a series of new toothpaste flavours, beyond its
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Healthspan
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Edition news

Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Endospheres was born in Italy from a simple idea: innovation must have a clear purpose.
Sustainable oral care brand ENML has released a series of new toothpaste flavours, beyond its
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music unites the DJs behind the world's biggest fitness events
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has announced a new collaboration with some of the world's best-known fitness DJs, bringing together artists who have become synonymous with the sound of Hyrox, Deka, Athx and the wider functional fitness community.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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